J R R Tolkein
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Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the wizard, the Golem and Smaug the dragon are characters who have featured in many a child's upbringing. The Hobbit and its sequels which make up the dark, delightful fantasy world of The Lord of the Rings were the products of one man's inspired imagination. This programme profiles their author J.R.R.Tolkien and charts the way in which this reluctant star took to world-wide fame.
Archive :: streamed/broadcast:S917991601, venue:V01623625073
